Shirley K Schlafer Foundation
The Shirley K Schlafer Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1985 and based in Birmingham, Michigan. The foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on education, environmental education, professional societies and associations, and youth development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-10.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$386K
-79.4% YoY
Grant Count
9
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
-74.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Environmental Education
- Professional Societies & Associations
- Youth Development
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$1,000–$125,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $1,851,168
- Annual Giving: $313,500–$376,000
- Giving Rate: 20.4% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,843,419 | $2,048,209 | $3,654,289 |
| Revenue | $233,081 | $328,030 | $838,960 |
| Expenses | $437,871 | $1,934,110 | $1,855,699 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $400,387 | $1,888,387 | $1,767,552 |
| Net Investment Income | $195,597 | $285,352 | $783,866 |
| Distributable Amount | $133,252 | $153,809 | $242,370 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDITH S BRISKIN | CHAIRMAN/TREASURER | 10 | $14,430 |
Contact Information
Address: 727 Willits Street, Birmingham, MI 48009-3309
Telephone: 248-375-7827
EIN: 38-2637259
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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